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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., November 30, 1844
* National Lord's Day Convention
* Slave trade
On pg. 3 under "National Lord's Day Convention" is a report about the evening… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1845
* Texas statehood
* Joins the Union
* Nation's capital
History tells us that on December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 13, 1816 The ftpg. has most of a column headed: "NAVAL DEPOT" which begins: "The events of the late war have established the opinion that it is necessary… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1840
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address
Taking almost the entirety of page 2 is the President's annual state-of-the-union… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843
* Very early Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois
The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817 This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads.… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication
Page 3 has a wonderful article on the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1859 Beginning on the front page & taking most of page 2 is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* Inauguration - inaugural
Page 3 has reports headed: "The President's Inaugural which begins: "The brevity… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 3 has nearly half a column of reports, mostly letters… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1865 The front page has a somewhat brief article: "The Georgia Convention - Abolishment Of Negro Slavery" which concerns the historic 13th… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844 The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1856
* "Bleeding Kansas" - Pre Sacking of Lawrence
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Committee of Inquiry In Kansas" which takes over half a… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Bleeding Kansas
Page 3 has a report "From Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 18, 1824
* President James Monroe land for sale
The bottom of the front page, under "Land For Sale", is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 16, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz (surrender)
The back page has: "Letters From the Seat of War" the first datelined: "Camp at… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 19, 1847
* General Tom Thumb European tour
* Phineas T. - P.T. Barnum attraction
The front page has a nice article concerning General Tom Thumb… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
The top of the front page has: "THE CONSPIRACY" "TRIAL OF THE… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Battle of Nauvoo, Illinois
Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853 Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1848
* Mexican War ends
* Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
* Mexico - United States - Texas
The top of page 2 has the very historic report of the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 20, 1847
* Battle of Sacramento River
* Mexican War
Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The March to the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1857
* U.S. Army march to Salt Lake City
* Mormons War - Mormonism
Page 3 has nearly three-quarters of a column taken up with: "The… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., July 27, 1844
* Mammoth Cave National Park
* Pre Civil War tourist destination
* Edmonson County - Kentucky
A page 3 report about the "Mammoth Cave"… more
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Very rare same-day report from nation's capital
A terrific & very desirable newspaper as this… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 28, 1849
* Minnesota Territory is created
* From our nation's capital
The top of page 2 has: "The New Territory Of Minnesota" which… more
* U.S. Quakers meeting houses
* 19th century from the nation's capital
A front page item below the fold says the Quakers in the U.S.
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852
* Henry Clay funeral
* Kentucky statesman
* From the nation's capital
All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1860
* Early steam wagon
* Pre civil war from our nation's capital
On page 2 under "Steam-Wagon In San Francisco" is a vivid account… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1867
* Nebraska statehood achieved
* President Andrew Johnson
* From the nation's capital
The top of page 2 has a very historic:… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., March 14, 1820
* Francis Scott Key house for sale ad
* From the Nation's Capital
A back page notice headed "Valuable Property For Sale" begins:… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1841 The front page has: "Treaty with Wyandott Indians" which includes: "... the "Wyandott nation were assembled y the Chiefs in General Council o… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1860
* United States Capital building extension notice
* Pre civil war original
* From our Nation's captial
A front page notice… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841 Perhaps the best newspaper to be had on the inauguration of William Henry Harrison as the nation's ninth President, this being the… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1832 The front page has: "Examination of M.M. Noah" being Mordecai Manuel Noah, the first American born Jew to reach national prominence. This… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1847 Page 3 has much reporting on the Mexican War including: "Major Lally's Command" which has reports of the killed & wounded at Cerro… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Inaugural address - best title to be had (rare)
Perhaps the best newspaper to… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Inaugural address - best title to be had (rare)
Perhaps the best newspaper to… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848
* Gold discovered in California
* Official government report
* Pre 49ers- Forty-Niners
Beginning on the front page and taking all of… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1820 The front page features 7 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. And page 2 begins with another 3 documents by… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1852
* Washington Monument obelisk
* George Watterston & construction
Page 2 has: "Gen. Scott At The West" meaning Ohio, which… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1817 All of the front page and a portion of the back page are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address,… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.
Taking fully 3 1/2 columns on pages 1 and 2 is the most… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1847 Page 3 has half a column concerning: "Interesting from Santa Fe" with early reports from the territory of New Mexico (see). Also a… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War with items headed; "Official" "Important From Mexico", this… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1849 Page 3 has: "Late From California" which begins with a very historic report: "The constitution for the State of California has been… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1847 Page 3 has nearly two columns of reports from the Mexican War with a column headed: "Important From Mexico" "Latest from the Army of… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1847 Page 5 has several reports concerning the Mexican War, with items headed: "Later From Mexico" "Another Letter From Gen. Taylor" "From… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
* Early Hawaii relations w/ America
Page 3 has: "California Matters" "The Revenue of California"… more
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